Switching career at 30+ in Malaysia, boleh or not?
I switched from admin to QA testing at 33, so boleh lah. What I did: took a part time course malam malam, buat small projects for portfolio.…
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I switched from admin to QA testing at 33, so boleh lah. What I did: took a part time course malam malam, buat small projects for portfolio.…
I worked 6 years MNC then jumped to GLC, so I can compare lah. MNC learning curve very steep, you grow fast and the name looks power on resu…
Statistically most people who accept counter-offers leave within a year anyway, and I was one of them. My company matched my salary but the …
I've done this and it can work if handled with tact, not arrogance. Instead of bragging 'I have two offers so hurry up', frame it around tim…
Coverage on the east coast really depends on your exact kampung, so general advice only goes so far. In my area near Kuantan, Maxis is actua…
I spent my first 4 years at an SME doing everything, exactly like you, and I worried the same. When I moved to an MNC, here's what I learned…
Got married 2 years ago, kept it under control and zero regret. Biggest lesson: the wedding is ONE day, your marriage is forever - dont star…
KL to Kota Bharu is no joke, that's the East Coast run and the pitfalls are different from the North-South Highway. First, don't blindly tru…
I've been doing voluntary EPF top-ups of RM300-500 a month for about 5 years and I think it's worth it as one part of your mix, not your who…
I moved to KL on RM2,900 in 2022 and rented a middle room in a partitioned condo in Old Klang Road for RM650 including utilities and wifi. R…
I've bought three used cars, two from dealers and one direct owner, so here's my honest breakdown. Direct owner is usually RM3,000-6,000 che…
Aku commute JB-Singapore dah 3 tahun. Reality check: SGD3,000 tukar RM memang nampak besar (RM10k+), dan itu daya tarikan utama. TAPI kos hi…
Discount PTPTN ni datang-datang, biasanya announce masa bajet atau sempena event tertentu, tak permanent. Dulu ada 10-15% untuk full settlem…
I withdrew a bit from Akaun Fleksibel last year to clear a high-interest credit card debt, and honestly for THAT purpose it made sense becau…
I did the JB-Singapore commute for three years. The money is real and it helped me support my family and save fast, thanks to the exchange r…
First, check the saman details online (MyEG, JPJ portal, or PDRM eSaman) - see the date, time, location and the recorded speed. If it is AES…
For the payment timing, the government announces each phase in the news and on the portal, usually spread across a few instalments through t…
My wife and I did KL-Penang LDR for almost 2 years before I finally relocated, so it can work but only with a clear end goal. The killer of …
I have an ASB loan for about 8 years now, here is the honest picture. The concept works IF the ASB dividend consistently beats your loan int…
Married two years ago, big-ish family affair, and here is the stuff I wish someone sat me down and said. One, the guest list drives absolute…
I help my parents with this every year. The official channel is the LHDN STR portal, and there's a phone line (the Hasil Care Line) if you h…
Yes, true, this is exactly what SOCSO (PERKESO) covers under the Employment Injury Scheme, and it INCLUDES commuting accidents (going from h…
This happened to me twice already. In Malaysia there's actually no specific tenancy act protecting tenants strongly, so a lot depends on you…
Start now, seriously, time is your biggest advantage with a newborn, you have 18 years of compounding. My approach for my two kids, a layere…
If it is genuinely 0% with no hidden fees, and you have the discipline, installment is mathematically smarter, keep your cash working and pa…